Elinor could sit still no longer. She almost ran out of the room, and …

Jane Austen
657 citations
Elinor could sit still no longer. She almost ran out of the room, and as soon as the door was closed, burst into tears of joy, which at first she thought would never cease.
Thought
28

More Author Quotes

Dress is at all times a frivolous distinction, and excessive solicitude about it often destroys its own aim. ✨ Jane Austen (2015). The Jane Austen MEGAPACK TM: All Her Classic Works, p.1560, Wildside … ▶
This is an evening of wonders, indeed! ✨ Jane Austen (2015). Pride and Prejudice (Illustrated), p.221, Book Boutiques
I cannot think well of a man who sports with any woman's feelings; and there may often be a great deal more suffered than a stander-by can judge of. ✨ Jane Austen (2007). The Complete Novels of Jane … ▶
What have wealth or grandeur to do with happiness? Grandeur has but little, said Elinor, but wealth has much to do with it. Elinor, for shame! Said Marianne. Money can only give happiness where there … ▶
Her family had of late been exceedingly fluctuating. For many years of her life she had had two sons; but the crime and annihilation of Edward a few weeks ago, had robbed her of one; the similar anni … ▶

Elinor could sit still no longer. She almost ran out of the room, and as soon as the door was closed, burst into tears of joy, which at first she thought would never cease.

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes